You don't need to spend much for good seals on dry and frozen food. These three cost about $100 or less.
- Best overallAnova Precision Vacuum Sealer ProAbout $100
- Longest warrantyFoodSaver FM2100About $90
- Most compactAnova Precision Vacuum Sealer$89 list
Side by side
| Model | Price | Liquids | Pump | Warranty | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro | About $100 | Wet mode; freeze liquids first | Single pump | 2 years | Double seal, roll cutter, accessory port |
| FoodSaver FM2100 | About $90 | No | Single pump | 5 years (limited) | Built-in roll cutter |
| Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer | $89 list | No | -0.5 bar (maker figure) | 2 years | 2.3 lb, stores in a drawer |
No. 1Best overall
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
- Price
- About $100
- Type
- Countertop (edge)
- Seal bar or bags
- 11.8 in rolls
- Liquids
- Wet mode; freeze liquids first
- Pump
- Single pump
- Warranty
- 2 years
Double seal, wet mode, cutter and accessory port for about $100, with a two-year warranty.
What we like
- Double seal
- Accessory port
What to know
- Loud
No. 2Longest warranty
FoodSaver FM2100
- Price
- About $90
- Type
- Countertop (edge)
- Seal bar or bags
- 11 in rolls
- Liquids
- No
- Pump
- Single pump
- Warranty
- 5 years (limited)
One-touch sealing, a built-in cutter and FoodSaver's five-year limited warranty, for around $90.
What we like
- 5-year limited warranty
What to know
- Manual bag positioning
No. 3Most compact
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer
- Price
- $89 list
- Type
- Countertop (edge)
- Seal bar or bags
- Up to 11.8 in
- Liquids
- No
- Pump
- -0.5 bar (maker figure)
- Warranty
- 2 years
A 2.3 lb sealer that lives in a drawer, at $89 list and often less. Less suction than the Pro and no accessory port.
What we like
- Tiny
- 2-year warranty
What to know
- Lower suction
Questions
Are $40 vacuum sealers any good?
Budget models can seal well, but often lack cutters, roll storage and long warranties. Healthy Recipes 101's budget pick needed its highest setting for a sous vide seal.
